Preventing Burst Pipes
When it comes to your plumbing system, your pipes are an essential part of keeping everything working correctly. There are a number of factors that can lead to burst pipes Perth, though more commonly the problem happens with varying temperatures. When it gets cold enough for water to freeze, this can cause pipes to break given that frozen water expands. Burst pipes are more likely to happen in winter, and while Perth doesn’t typically reach freezing temperatures, there are parts of regional Western Australia that do. Here is a look at what you can do to prevent frozen water breaking your pipes and what to do if your pipes do burst. Taking steps to prevent burst pipes First, consider the home and which rooms are not heated during the winter. If you have any plumbing passing through those rooms and you are not keeping the rooms heated you should wrap the pipes with a padded material made for this purpose. If you notice any leaks, have a leak repair Perth plumber come over to fix i...